Easy Holiday Red Wine Sangria

November 26, 2018

Make your holiday party and gathering more fun and festive with this Holiday Red Wine Sangria. Sangria’s are awesome in the summer but they can be enjoyed anytime of the year. What makes this recipe Spoons and Stilettos approved is the substitution of soda with carbonated mineral water and the overall beauty of the drink.

Sangria is basically mixed fruit and wine or some may describe it as a boozy punch. Other ingredients include a sweetener like sugar or honey and another type of liquor like rum or brandy. It is also one of those drinks that tastes better the next day so you are better off making it the day before but can still enjoy it immediately.

This sangria recipe is perfect for a holiday party or get together. To give a festive look, the drink is garnished with fresh cranberries and a spring of fresh rosemary. You can add pomegranate, strawberries or blueberries in this recipe. I did not want to spend too much money so used apples and pineapple slices that I had on hand.

Best Wines for Sangria

Most white wine varieties are great for sangria. The ones with a lot of oak are not as great but still work if you have no other option. Examples of good white wines include dry Riesling, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc. Citrus works very well in a white sangria, think lemons, oranges and limes. Try my New Year’s Lime and Lemongrass Sangria recipe.

For red wine sangria’s, my favorite is a Spanish wines like Rioja. Pinot Noir is a great option too as well as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Peaches, apples, strawberries and pears work perfectly with red wine but feel free to try your favorite fruits.

I would avoid choosing an expensive wine for Sangria since it will be diluted and mixed with other ingredients. Opt for a reasonably priced wine that tastes good.

I love how pretty and adorable is these Sangria. I like to have this for Xmas and Chinese New year in next January. Red is always an auspicious color so this would be the drink for our Chinese new year too.

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